Give a few examples of types of applications that can benefit from using XML.

Posted on May-18-2011 12:00 AM

There are literally thousands of applications that can benefit from XML
technologies. The point of this question is not to have the candidate rattle off
a laundry list of projects that they have worked on, but, rather, to allow the
candidate to explain the rationale for choosing XML by citing a few real world
examples. For instance, one appropriate answer is that XML allows content
management systems to store documents independently of their format, which
thereby reduces data redundancy. Another answer relates to B2B exchanges or
supply chain management systems. In these instances, XML provides a mechanism
for multiple companies to exchange data according to an agreed upon set of
rules. A third common response involves wireless applications that require WML
to render data on hand held devices.